Overall Objectives of the Project
The project aims to preserve marine vegetation and macrophytes in seas, which cover less than 0.5% of the seabed and account for over 50% of ocean sediment carbon storage. It will use GIS integration and remote sensing technologies for modelling and mapping. Activities include database creation, community-based awareness programs, and management tool development. The project will also integrate the Ecosystem Education Programme and Marine Litter Monitorign app for monitoring and reporting.
Spesific Objectives of the Project
Integrated Database Activities: A database will be developed on scientific literature, institutions, and scientists working on all aspects of seagrass meadows in Black Sea, as well as regional projects and programs related to seagrass meadows. In congresses and workshops, all results and outputs will be discussed and analysed in detail and the results will be reported, for planning.
Blue Carbon Education Programme Activities:
The community-based Blue Carbon Education Programme (BCEP) will be raising awareness of general public in target regions. In order to ensure long-term sustainability of a participatory process within the action, the BCEP will be created online and implemented over apps (e.g. smartphones, tablet computers, and other mobile devices) and media that can be used to reach a wide audience.